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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.13, 940.17 and 419.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.13, 940.17 and 419.23 is: 578.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.13 : 940.17 = 419.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.13/940.17 = 419.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.13x = 940.17 × 419.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.13x = 394,147.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,147.47/681.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.67

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